Political overconfidence can make people more defensive of factually wrong beliefs about politics. It also causes Americans to underestimate the political skill of their peers. And those who believe themselves to be political experts often dismiss the guidance of real experts.
Author Archives: Ian Anson/University of Maryland Baltimore County
Ian Anson is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at University of Maryland Baltimore County. His research interests include the study of American voting behavior, public opinion, media and politics, inequality, quantitative methods, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He teaches courses on American politics, media, and political behavior.